if it is very obvious that you are going over the limit. don't think that they will count each page but i'm sure that they can say if you are going over the limit. play it safe and don't go over the limit

Hi Carol, As Daniel says above, it is unlikely that an examiner will count up your words. Just try to stick to the headings on the pages in the booklet. I have added some notes which might help you write up your project on the right column of this page https://www.studyclix.ie/Subjects/Leaving-Certificate/Higher/Geography/PROJECT-_dash_-Investigation